This course will examine the cultural geography of contemporary American urban spaces as sites for the development of the personal, social, and political experiences of late 20th century American identity. Focusing on literary, visual (film and other representational forms), and musical arts, we will consider the communicative, expressive roles of popular and vernacular art and the ways that they are interpreted by readers, viewers, and listeners in a variety of contexts.

Pictures of the 2001 Comparative Urban Cultures Class: Picture 1, Picture 2